Fracture, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 13

Closed fracture? Hello Dr. Chen! Thank you for your response! You mentioned that "a splint fixation can be done in the rehabilitation department using Velcro, which can be easily removed or applied, making it very convenient." May I come to your hospital for this? Will ...

Closed fracture Hello Dr. Chen! I had a minor motorcycle accident and sustained closed fractures in all fingers of my left hand except for the thumb. The orthopedic doctor said it is minor and not a concern! I would like to ask the rehabilitation specialist, is there a possibilit...

Fractured rib? Hello, doctor! I was practicing judo and suffered a shoulder throw that resulted in two fractured ribs. What rehabilitation treatments are available to promote early healing of the ribs? Additionally, after healing, can I continue practicing? Thank you for your res...

Humeral fracture Hello Director Chen: I have a humeral fracture in my right arm due to a car accident, located near the shoulder. Because there is still an open wound, the doctor can only use a sling for stabilization and cannot apply a cast. During the healing process, will ther...

Fracture of the fibula? Hello, Director Chen! Does a fracture of the small bone in the lower leg near the ankle require surgery? Or is a cast necessary? Can an ankle brace suffice? Is rehabilitation needed? What can be done to walk normally in a short period of time? Thank you fo...

Wrist bone fracture? Hello Dr. Chen! If the wrist bones are fractured and surgery is not desired, what rehabilitation should be done to gradually recover? Thank you! Dongping

I have a ninety-year-old grandmother? My grandmother's mental condition is good, but ever since she fell, she hasn't been able to stand up again. I want to know how I can help her with rehabilitation to improve her condition because I'm very afraid that she will qu...

Stress fracture Hello, Director! I have been running 6 kilometers every day for over a decade, usually in the early morning or evening. Recently, I have been experiencing severe foot pain that makes it difficult to stand, and it is very sore. I consulted a traditional Chinese med...

Finger open fracture with ligament rupture? Hello doctor, I had a car accident on September 13th, resulting in a comminuted fracture of my left hand's ring finger and a ligament tear. I had the metal pins removed on October 4th. What rehabilitation exercises should I do to r...

Clavicle fracture Hello, Doctor! My father was knocked down while riding a motorcycle, and the person responsible took him to a Chinese medicine clinic. The physician diagnosed him with a closed fracture of the right clavicle and applied an 8-shaped fixation band. Aside from advi...

Scaphoid fracture Hello, doctor! I have a scaphoid fracture in my left wrist, and the doctor performed internal fixation surgery. It is estimated that I can regain most of the wrist function in about three months. Will undergoing rehabilitation after the surgery help me recover f...

Calcium supplementation Hello, Director Chen! According to a study on osteoporosis reported by Agence France-Presse from Paris on the 15th, calcium supplementation does not strengthen bones in the long term. This research, conducted by the Monash Institute in Australia, re-evalua...

excuse me? Several years ago, I underwent surgery for a lumbar vertebra fracture due to a car accident. One year post-surgery, I began experiencing pain and weakness in my legs, accompanied by fatigue. Initially, physical therapy alleviated the symptoms, but gradually, neither me...

Patellar fracture Hello, Doctor! My friend's 66-year-old mother suddenly fractured her right leg at the knee while walking last Tuesday. She was rushed to the hospital, where they inserted pins for stabilization, and she was discharged after three days. She is worried about ...

Lumbar and pelvic support equipment? Good day, Doctor. I often experience numbness in my legs, along with back pain and discomfort in my lower back. I came across a report from the China Times that mentioned Johnson's rehabilitation equipment introducing a new hip joint supp...

Fracture Hello Dr. Chen! I hope you don't mind me asking! My father is 68 years old and fell a year and a half ago, resulting in a closed fracture of his right calf. He had a metal rod inserted, and the doctor said it doesn't need to be removed, which has caused him a l...

Rehabilitation Hello Doctor: At the end of January this year, I suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a fracture in my right knee due to a car accident. I had a metal plate inserted, and the doctor advised me to keep it immobilized for a month without bending or putting ...

Fracture rehabilitation issues? Hello Dr. Chen: I previously asked you about rehabilitation for fractures, and you suggested that I use isokinetic exercise training. Could you please explain what isokinetic exercise training is?

Elderly rehabilitation Hello, doctor. My grandmother is currently 93 years old and has osteoporosis. Last year, she underwent a vertebroplasty, but due to unsatisfactory results, she can only lie in bed now and is unable to get up, although she can still turn herself. However, th...

I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my knee, and my knee is swollen? Hello Dr. Cheng, Last October, I fell off my motorcycle, resulting in a neck fracture of my left femur. At the time of the fall, my leg was straight, so my knee was also injured. However, when I w...